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YOUTH & SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Reports to: Education & Support Services Manager
OUTSaskatoon | Full-Time for 25 weeks | Saskatoon, SK | Minimum Wage
Due Date: August 28, 2026, 12:00 pm
OUTSaskatoon is a non-profit, charitable organization that believes in the equity of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer people. We provide peer support, counselling and career counselling, queer-specific education and resources, outreach and advocacy, social gatherings and events, community referrals, as well as a group home for queer youth between 18 - 25 years old. We support body, mind and spirit within a growing and changing community.
We are looking for a passionate and community-minded individual to fill the position of Youth and Social Media Coordinator for our partnership project with Let’s Stop Aids. The Youth and Social Media Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating OUTSaskatoon’s Youth programming, events, and activities, as well as assisting the Lateral Management Team (LMT) with running our social media communications.
OUTSaskatoon is dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of all we serve. This includes prioritizing applicants that are diverse in gender identity, sexuality, culture, and race.
Please use your cover letter to tell us about yourself and why you have interest in working with OUTSaskatoon.
Preferential consideration will be given to First Nations, Metis, and Two-Spirit applicants. We rely on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code for this measure.
What You'll Do:
1. Plan and implement OUTSaskatoon's Youth Programming.
2. Identify the on-going needs of queer youth through processes based in youth engagement.
3. Plan, organize, implement, and supervise events, programs, and services for queer and ally youth (e.g. youth programming, other youth events)
4. Monthly programming plans, statistical record keeping, reporting, and performance of other duties as assigned
5. Responsible for providing on-going peer support to youth.
6. Work in close partnership with OUTSaskatoon's counselling team
7. Work in collaboration with OUTSaskatoon's Lateral Management Team to coordinate OUTSaskatoon's social media communications.
8. Participate in key events put on by OUTSaskatoon
What We're Looking For:
20-29 years old.
Lived experience is preferred.
Experience working with and supporting youth. Completion of a youth-based educational program is an asset, but not mandatory.
Knowledge of Two-Spirit, Trans, and Queer issues is essential.
Knowledge of anti-racism, anti-oppressive, harm reduction, and trauma-informed principles.
Driver's license and access to a vehicle is an asset, but not mandatory.
Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee Status.
Unemployed and not in school
Priority for youth living with or at risk of HIV.
Where You'll Be:
This position is office based.
Hosts and attends programming.
Some shift and weekend work is required, and it includes one to two evening shifts per week.
Light physical duties may be required.
To Apply:
Please submit a detailed cover letter, simple resume, and three references to:
ATTN:
Analú Álvarez
Education & Support Services Manager
learn@outsaskatoon.ca
Deadline to apply:
Friday, August 28, 2022 by 12:00 PM. We’ll be rolling interviews for the position, applicants should submit their applications soon. We will be hiring immediately.